Connecticut lawmakers vote to prohibit crypto use in government

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Connecticut lawmakers unanimously vote to prohibit state and local governments from accepting cryptocurrency payments or holding crypto assets, joining states rejecting Bitcoin reserves.

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Helen Partz

Publish date

June 11, 2025

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Cointelegraph

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https://cointelegraph.com/news/connecticut-crypto-investment-ban-state-politicians

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On the other hand, Brogan Law founder Aaron Brogan told Cointelegraph that the ban “does nothing of substance,” and rather reflects that “some subset of Democrats are becoming polarized against the cryptocurrency industry,” likely because of its association with Trump.

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Connecticut bans state investment in crypto is this a strategic retreat or historic mistake?

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